“恐龙还生活在我们身边” 中外学者齐聚上海参与“恐龙大会”

Core Insights - Recent scientific evidence suggests that not all dinosaurs went extinct; one lineage evolved into birds, highlighting the significant contributions of Chinese research in this area [1][2] Group 1: Conference and Exhibition - The "China Dinosaur Exhibition" is the first large-scale dinosaur exhibition in China, featuring 118 representative specimens from 12 museums, including 42 type specimens and approximately 80 national first-class protected fossils, attracting nearly 400,000 visitors [1] - The international conference, held in Shanghai, gathered over 20 top paleontologists and science education experts from various countries to discuss cutting-edge developments in dinosaur research and innovative educational approaches [2] Group 2: Future of Dinosaur Research - Scientists, including Xu Xing, express an open attitude towards the possibility of "reviving" dinosaurs through modern biological techniques, although the methods depicted in "Jurassic Park" are not applicable in reality [2] - Scott Sampson, director of the California Academy of Sciences, calls for a "second dinosaur research revolution," emphasizing that dinosaurs are not entirely extinct but have evolved into birds, and suggests that understanding this can help address current challenges like climate change and species extinction [2]